Hiring professional movers doesn’t have to be difficult. We have listed 13 recommendations that you should follow when hiring movers for your local move or delivery.
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1. Moving is a huge task and it’s not something that can be done in a day. It will require time, effort and planning to make sure that everything goes smoothly.
2. Unless you’re moving across the street, hiring professional movers is always a good idea. They have the experience, manpower and equipment to make your move go as smoothly as possible.
3. Make sure to get quotes from multiple movers before deciding on who to hire. This will give you an idea of what’s typical in terms of pricing and it will also help you weed out companies that are overpriced or too inexperienced.
4.Most movers will give you a quote by phone or email depending on what your situation is and how much time they have to look over your home. Be sure that if you accept this quote that everything is confirmed with the moving company before signing any contracts of agreement.
5.When getting quotes from different companies make sure you are comparing apples to apples – meaning make sure each quote contains all of the same things, such as “round trip” service, packing services, insurance policies etc., so there won’t be any surprises at the end when it comes time to pay the bill.
6. Ask yourself if there is anything you can do to make your move easier and cheaper, such as:
- a) Do I need to buy boxes and supplies (tape and bubble wrap and such)? Can I use the moving company’s boxes?
- b) Do I need help packing?
- c) Will I be transporting some things in my own car or will the moving company transport it for me?
- d) If hiring professional movers, ask friends for referrals – talk with them about their experience.
7. Can you borrow a moving truck from a friend or family member instead of renting one from the moving company? Remember that all costs must be factored into your final estimate so don’t expect movers to cover any additional extraneous expenses.
8. Do you need to find a ride for your pet/s? Your pet’s transportation costs are not the responsibility of the moving company.
9. Are you sure all your belongings are packed? Do you have an inventory list? All your movers need to know is where to put each item they load, so be sure it’s labelled accordingly – no moving van will stop mid-move for a spot check .
10. Check storage facilities near both homes and compare prices. Be mindful that some companies offer free storage promotions but service fees after a certain period of time may apply once the welcome period is over.
11. How much personal information do you want to share with them? If you hire a moving company and give them personal details (address, telephone numbers), make sure:
12. Will some of the items going into storage require a climate controlled unit or can they be stored in a regular one? Remember that there may be extra charges involved depending on the type of facility and its location across town from where you’re moving.
13. Does your new home have an appropriate place for all of your things, including outdoor furniture and lawn equipment? If not, do you want to rent a storage unit or will some items go into storage at your parent’s house instead while others are placed in long-term parking waiting for sale on Craigslist if selling is an option?
